Many people worry that the vertical creases etched between their brows make them look angry every time they glance in the mirror. Glabellar Botox is the most widely used treatment for this concern — but it is not a procedure that turns out the same wherever you go. In this post, we cover how frown lines develop and the order in which Skinique Clinic performs the treatment.
Why Do Frown Lines Form?
The glabella is the area between the eyebrows. When you squint and frown, vertical creases form here in a pattern resembling the Chinese character 川, and horizontal lines appear across the upper nose bridge as well. When these expressions are repeated over many years, the folding of the muscles becomes imprinted on the skin, eventually reaching a stage where the creases no longer fade even when the face is relaxed.
Before the wrinkles become fixed, the most common choice is glabellar Botox. It works by injecting botulinum toxin to temporarily reduce the movement of the muscles that create the creases, helping keep the frown fold from repeatedly setting in.
Why It Looks Simple but Isn't
Because Botox has become such a common procedure, it is easy to take it lightly. But the glabella involves working directly with the muscles of facial expression, so it calls for more delicate judgment than it may appear. Even under the same procedure name, the process and outcome can differ from clinic to clinic.
Frown lines that look alike from a distance actually differ from person to person in shape and depth, and so do muscle strength and expression habits. That is why the dose and injection sites must be adjusted for each individual — and to lower the chance of side effects such as asymmetry or brow drooping while keeping a natural look, everything from consultation to injection needs to be planned around you. It is also worth knowing in advance that responses to the treatment vary from person to person.
How Skinique Clinic Performs Glabellar Botox
Before the procedure, we verify the authenticity of your chosen product right in front of you and draw exactly the prescribed dose into the syringe.
Next, we take another close look at the shape and depth of your wrinkles and how your muscles move, and map out injection points suited to your face.
The injections themselves are given slowly and carefully to keep bruising to a minimum.
We also check the bunny lines that crease across the nose when you frown, and treat them together when needed.
Wondering About the Cost?
Botox pricing depends on the product used and the number of treatment areas. You can find detailed pricing in our price guide.
Wrapping Up
Glabellar Botox is a short procedure, but the outcome depends on how well the wrinkle pattern is read and the injection points are planned. It is important to choose a clinic that keeps to the basics: product verification, precise dosing, and individualized planning. If you are wondering which approach would suit your frown lines, feel free to ask via chat about the right direction for your wrinkles.
This article was written by Dr. Tae-hyung Park, Chief Director. He is the chief director of Skinique Clinic and serves as an academic director of the Korean Society for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology. First published October 13, 2021 · Last reviewed August 24, 2026
This article provides general medical information. Skin conditions and responses to treatment vary from person to person; decisions on whether and how to proceed should be made through an in-person consultation.